This is one of those, “Oh yeah, I remember those!” kind of cars. Pontiac’s 1969 Custom S was positioned between the lowly Tempest and the LeMans, Pontiac’s standard bearer intermediate, and though they were assembled in reasonably large numbers,… more»
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Jan 23, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
New Interior: 1968 Cadillac Eldorado
Interior restorations of any prestige classic can be expensive, and some potential buyers find the prospect so overwhelming that they will pass up the opportunity to park an otherwise excellent car in their driveway. However, that is not an… more»
Jan 23, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Project or Parts? 1958 Chevrolet Impala
Few sights are sadder than seeing a once stunning classic left to go to rack and ruin. Some can be dragged back from the brink, while others leave you wondering whether their fate is to serve as a donor… more»
Jan 23, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Plain Wrapper: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
In 1977, Ford Pinto wagon buyers had three choices for what a Ford brochure calls the “World’s best-selling wagon”: the regular Pinto Wagon, the fancy Pinto Squire Wagon with woodgrain body panels and other “luxury” features, and the new… more»
Jan 22, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Muscle Car Kit: Macho Camaro
It never ceases to amaze me just how many kit cars were available throughout the 70s and 80s, especially hose that were based on the Volkswagen Beetle chassis. It seems like there was no limit to the kits that… more»
Jan 22, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Finish What Someone Started: 1934 Ford Pickup
It has been said that our hobbies keep us sane. For many of us sane is a relative term, but I think we all understand the importance of having fun when completing our projects. However, what happens when you… more»
Jan 22, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
No Sunlight Since 1985: 1958 Ford Thunderbird
When Ford replaced the two-passenger Thunderbird with a much more conventional coupe, purists were justifiably outraged. While the original Thunderbird was one of the most gorgeous designs in automotive history, its successor was dubbed somewhat derisively “Squarebird.” Decades later,… more»
Jan 22, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Runs and Drives: 1939 Pontiac Sport Coupe
Pontiac fans owe a lot to Frank Hershey. During the Great Depression, sales of all cars plunged. So dire was the situation that to save money General Motors resorted to combining Pontiac and Chevrolet, and then considered killing the… more»
Jan 22, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
One Year Only: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
It is often said that racing improves the breed, and the move by Formula One to a hybrid drivetrain has seen the equivalent technology in road cars evolve at an unprecedented pace. Manufacturers will always seek what is commonly… more»
Jan 22, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Crusty But Unique: 1978 Ford F-250 Super Duper Cab
If you read Barn Finds long enough, you are going to see every type of vehicle under the sun. That includes the custom ones you never knew existed. Take for example this 1978 Ford F-250 Super Cab for sale… more»
Jan 22, 2024 • For Sale • 51 Comments
1999 Ford Crown Victoria LX With 1,200 Genuine Miles!
Bold claims are nothing new in the classic world, and some stand close scrutiny better than others. Such is the case with this 1999 Ford Crown Victoria LX. It presents well for a vehicle of this type and age,… more»
Jan 22, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
How Original Is This Car? 1938 Buick Business Coupe
If you are looking for a solidly built prewar classic to drive and enjoy, you would be hard-pressed to find anything better than a Buick. As you can expect from good choices, Buicks demand a premium over many other… more»
Jan 21, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye
From a performance standpoint, the first-generation Dodge Challenger only had a couple of really great years, based solely on engine availability. But the looks department remained strong for the duration, as the basic body style stayed pretty much the… more»
Jan 21, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Affordable Classic: 1992 Cadillac Allante
So close, and yet so far: the Cadillac Allante seemingly had all the ingredients of being a home run, but a variety of issues kept it from becoming the star it was destined to be. This 1992 model has… more»
Jan 21, 2024 • Auctions • 43 Comments
BF Auction: 1964 Pontiac LeMans GTO
This 1964 Pontiac GTO has been part of the same family since Day One. It was ordered by the current owner’s father, who heavily modified it. He parked it in a garage in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1974. His son… more»
Jan 21, 2024 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Affordable Daily Driver: 1995 Buick Skylark Coupe
A car doesn’t necessarily need to be a bona fide classic to justify more than a passing glance. This 1995 Buick Skylark Coupe demonstrates that. It is one of the tidiest examples you will find in the current market,… more»
